We Welcome Spring at CVAC - Carmel Valley Athletic Club

Notes from The General Manager
We Welcome Spring at CVAC
It truly feels like
spring this April.
Last month brought
warmer than usual
Axel Binneboese
temperatures and
General Manager
much sunshine
with very little
rain. Those who keep an eye on the
amount of rainfall know that so far
we are off from last year and need
more rain to come. Yet the view of the
greenery in the Valley is truly magnificent. So fresh and intense is the
impression of the spring green look
everywhere in Carmel Valley.
It also feels like spring in our local hospitality industry as we witness Quail
Lodge Resort & Golf Club becoming a
resort again. Following an extensive
overhaul of the guest rooms and public
spaces on the resort end, they have
reopened for business. The resort
looks fresh and ready for this coming
tourism season. It is nice to have our
neighbor active again. Refuge will benefit quite a bit from having Quail Lodge
operating as a resort again and we
now have a hotel close by where we
can send our Refuge guests to stay
the night.
As spring break for Carmel Unified
Schools is coming up, we are proud
to introduce our first “Kids Kamp” to
CVAC families. The time of the “Kids
Kamp” will coincide with spring break
from April 8-12. Kids will be engaged
daily in activities and lunch will be
provided by Aqua Terra. For more
information see the Kids Klub page in
this CVAC Newsletter.
You may have noticed that the Vyykn
water machine is back in operation.
We finally got some service on the machine and it is now operational. There
are a few hiccups still related to a long
refill cycle when it is empty, but at least
we are dispensing again.
second wind at the Club in recent
months. Our teams are competitive
and our weekend play occupies up to
four courts with drop in players. Mike
has an active adult tennis instruction
schedule with clinics and private lesson spots and he is busier than ever.
David is in the midst of the Carmel
Middle School tennis team season
(they play here at CVAC) and he has
the usual high level of activity on our
back courts after school on weekdays.
Paige fills her bottle now that
the Vyykn water machine is back
in operation.
I was surprised last month when our
CVAC Membership Director, Deanna,
announced to me that she is looking
for a professional change and expressed her desire to move on. Deanna has been by my side all my CVAC
life and I really enjoyed having her
represent the Club in all things membership. I wish Deanna only the best
in her future and I am sure that she
earned the right to take it a bit easier
going forward.
Kristy is our new Interim CVAC
Membership Sales associate
We were fortunate to promote an interim successor for Deanna from within
and I am proud to introduce Kristy as
our new Interim CVAC Membership
Sales associate. Kristy will be in this
position until we found a permanent
replacement.
I really feel tennis has received a
We did our first CVAC hike of the year
and kept it moderate and to a short
distance for the start of the season. At
the halfway point, we did some partner
stretching which was refreshing. In my
case, I opted out of the stretching as
my hike partner was a 110 lb German
Sheppard and I could not really get
him to cooperate on that level.
I came across an interesting fact when
I spoke to my family in Berlin, Germany. They were having deep winter
conditions (heavy snow and below
freezing temperatures) all the way
through the Easter Holiday, which is
highly unusual. Did you know that in
1816, summer never came for either
Western Europe or the Eastern US
Seaboard? Due to a rather large volcano eruption in Indonesia which took
almost three years to clear our atmosphere, winter conditions with subfreezing temperatures at night where
common even in August! I thank the
sunrays every morning for warming my
face when I take my dog for an early
walk.
Spring is my favorite time of the year.
Sincerely,
Axel Binneboese
GM – CVAC & Refuge
CVAC Club Insider
Events News April 2013
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Club Directory
News from Events
Make April your month to participate!
We have a great monthly event program with something for everyone.
Weather you participate in workshops, exercise class launches, play a card
game, have a date while the kids are entertained or go hiking with your fellow
CVAC members, we have a program for all!
With spring break for most of the school kids in Carmel, we hope for some
great weather to see you out on the pool and at the café. To support you we
launch our first Kids Kamp of the year where our Kids Klub team set up activities and provide an AquaTerra lunch for your little ones.
Congratulations to John Pira on pulling the double taking the first month and
again taking home the top prize in March. Mr. Stan Clark was the runner up
and Glenn Sadowsky came third. Jim Herhily was also awarded a prize but
just got to stand next to the podium as the other three wouldn’t let him on.
Come on ladies of CVAC, dethrone this male dominated result in April Poker– you can do it.
The hike in April will up a bit in terms of impact compared to March. We are
planning an about 5 mile hike with moderate to strenuous impact. Hope for
great weather and bring your camera as spring is soon over and the luscious
green will fade more towards summer brown soon.
Your CVAC team!
Wine Tasting
Thursday, April 25th
5– 8 PM
Join us for the April edition of our CVAC wine tasting in our wonderful
CVAC Lobby. We will feature a local winery from Monterey County and
AquaTerra’s culinary team is providing us some wonderful culinary treats.
Join your fellow Club members and be social at your Club.
Club Hours
Monday - Friday
5:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday
6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Kids Klub Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday Closed Reservations Suggested
Business Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Membership Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tours Available
Saturday& Sunday
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Club Contacts
Main Club Number
831-624-2737
Refuge Number
831-620-7360
Department Directors
General Manager
Axel Binneboese
Membership Sales
Deanna Miller
Tennis
Mike Zury
Fitness
Terri Sierra- Golden
Front Desk
Childcare
Cathy Eccles
Accounting
Audrey Brown
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April Events 2013
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Monday, April 8th – 12th CVAC Kids Kamp
Daily 10 – 4 PM
This is our first kids kamp of the year and it includes a full day of activities like crafts, games
and a daily pool visit (weather depending) as well as a healthy lunch from AquaTerra. Please
sign up for this kamp at least 24 hours prior to ensure we have room and a lunch ordered. See
our flyer for more details. Cost is $30 per day or $125 for the week.
Sunday, April 28th,
CVAC Hike 10 AM– 1 PM
After we started our CVAC hike season with a moderate and short hike, we are going to on to
our next adventure. We will have a more strenuous hike planned that will span about 5 miles.
Please sign up on the desk for these hikes and meet at 10 AM in the CVAC parking lot. We will
carpool to the entry point for the hike.
Thursday, April 18th CVAC “April Challenge” Poker Championship 6 – 9 PM
This month we will feature the “April Challenge” and all players will start with 4000 chips instead of the usual 2000 and the blinds will increase faster but in smaller increments. We look
forward to the challenge and hope to be seeing everyone once again. The new dinner program
from AquaTerra was a hit last month and we hope to get more players than ever out for the
April edition! $40 per player.
Friday, April 19th Parent’s Night Out
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Kids will enjoy activities, snacks, and a movie while Mom and Dad enjoy an evening out.
Please sign up in the Kid’s
Klub as space is limited. Cost is $12/child.
Thursday, April 25th
CVAC Wine tasting
5– 8 PM
Join us for the April edition of our CVAC wine tasting in our wonderful CVAC Lobby. We will
feature a local winery from Monterey County and AquaTerra’s culinary team is providing us
some wonderful culinary treats. Join your fellow Club members and be social at your Club.
Saturday, April 27th Hot Yoga Advanced Series
1:00 - 3:00 PM
In this two hour class you will practice the original set of 84 postures that Bikram studied and
practiced with Bishnu Ghosh. The room will be moderately heated. The class will include all 26
postures plus: sun salutations, arm balancing, lotus postures and more. The class is fast paced
as you are adding an extra 58 postures but only an extra half hour of time. You are not expected
to be able to perform all the postures, but you should be able to do the basic 26 at a reasonable level. This class is meant to be fun but will also teach you the correct way to attempt more
advanced postures.
$20 Members, $40 Non-members @ CVAC - Mind Body Center
Fitness News
Spring is upon us!
The days are
absolutely
gorgeous. Wth
spring break
behind us I
Terri Sierra-Golden
hope to see
Group Exercise Dir
you all back to
your regular workout schedule.
I am sad to tell you that Bob will no
longer keep his regular spin class
but has agreed to sub if we get in
a bind. I know you have all enjoyed
him as your instructor and I am sad
to see him leave my team. I will be
adding a new team member the
end of this week that I know you
will enjoy.
Coming April 27th Judy will be
holding a Yoga Workshop.(see
details in flyer) it will be from
1:00-3:00pm in the Mind and Body
Center. Sign ups will be at the
front desk. We will be handling
this workshop a little different
as the last one had many sign
ups but most failed to show up.
The instructors put a lot of time
and effort into these workshops
and your attendance is greatly
appreciated.
You will have 24 hours in which
to cancel otherwise you will be
charged if you are a no show. The
front desk will make a reminder call
on the Thursday before.
Have a great spring everyone.
GO GIANTS!
Terri Sierra-Golden
Hot Yoga Advanced Series
Bishnu Ghosh 84 Posture Series and Two Breathing Exercises
with Judy Refuerzo
Saturday, April 27th
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Must know basic 26 Postures
$20 Members, $40 Non-members
CVAC - Mind Body Center
Take Your Hot Yoga Practice To The Next Level
In this two hour class you will practice the original set of 84 postures that
Bikram studied and practiced with Bishnu Ghosh. The room will be moderately heated. The class will include all 26 postures plus: sun salutations,
arm balancing, lotus postures and more. The class is fast paced as you are
adding an extra 58 postures but only an extra half hour of time.You are not
expected to be able to perform all the postures, but you should be able to do
the basic 26 at a reasonable level. This class is meant to be fun but will also
teach you the correct way to attempt more advanced postures.
About Judy Refuerzo
Judy is a Bikram certified yoga
instructor and has been teaching
Bikram yoga since 2004. She taught
Bikram in Fremont, San Jose, Santa
Clara, Danville and Morgan Hill
before moving to Carmel in 2009.
In addition, she received her Yoga
Alliance certification from the Yoga
Center of Carmel in 2003.
Judy currently teaches at CVAC:
Hot yoga - Wednesday 6:15 pm and
Saturday 4pm
Hatha - Tuesday & Thursday - noon
and Wednesday 4:30pm
Place
Time
6:00-6:30 AM
6:30-7:00 AM
7:30-8:00 AM
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Body Pump
6:00-7:00
Body Combat
6:00-7:00
Body Pump
6:00-7:00
Body Combat
6:00-7:00
Body Pump
6:00-7:00
Empower
Your Yoga
7:00-7:55
Yoga Flow
7:00-7:55
Empower
Your Yoga
7:00-8:00
Yoga Flow
7:00-7:55
Empower
Your Yoga
7:00-7:55
Nia
8:00-9:00
8:30-9:00 AM
9:00-9:30 AM
9:30-9:45 AM
Hot Yoga
9:00-10:30
Body Combat
9:00-10:00
Nia
8:00-9:00
Hot Yoga
9:00-10:30
Body Combat
9:00-10:00
Saturday
Sunday
CXWORX
8:30-9:00
Hot Yoga
9:00-10:30
Yoga for
Athletes
9:00-9:45
9:45-10:00 AM
10:00-10:30 AM
CXWORX
10:00-10:30
CXWORX
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:00 AM
Mat Pilates
10:30-11:30
Mat Pilates
10:30-11:30
11:00-11:30 AM
Center
11:30-12:00 AM
12:00-12:30 PM
12:30-1:00 PM
Body Pump
11:00-12:00
Zumba
12:00-1:00
1:00-1:30 PM
CXWORX
1:00-1:30
1:30-2:30 PM
Stretch &
Renew
1:30-2:30
4:00-4:30 PM
NIA
4:00-4:55
4:30-5:00 PM
MARCH 2013 GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE
Tuesday
8:00-8:30 AM
Mind & Body
(All classes are included in membership, except Pilates Loft sessions. Classes & instructors are subject to change.)
7:00-7:30 AM
Monday
5:30-6:00 PM
Zumba
12:00-1:00
Stretch &
Renew
1:30-2:30
Hatha Yoga
4:30-5:30
Body Pump
6:00-7:00
6:00-7:00 PM
6:15-7:45 PM
Hot Yoga
6:15-7:45
8:00-9:00 AM
Power Pace
8:00-9:00
Hatha Yoga
12:00-1:15
Body Pump
11:00-12:00
Mat Pilates
11:00-12:00
Zumba Basics
12:00-1:00
Zumba
12:00-1:00
Stretch &
Renew
1:30-2:30
Hot Yoga
4:00-5:30
Zumba
5:00-5:45
Body Pump
6:00-7:00
Hot Yoga
6:15-7:45
Power Pace
8:00-9:00
Power Pace
8:00-9:00
Power Pace
8:00-9:00
Power Pace
8:00-9:00
Power Pace
8:00-9:00
Power Pace Lite
9:00-10:00
Tai Chi
11:00-12:00
11:00-12:00 PM
Pool
Fitness
Center
Tai Chi
11:00-12:00
5:30-6:00 PM
CXWORX
5:30-6:00
CXWORX
5:30-6:00
6:00-7:00 PM
Power Pace
6:00-7:00
Power Pace
6:00-7:00
10:00-10:30 AM
10:30-11:00 PM
9:00-9:45 AM
Aqua
Aqua
Aqua Zumba
10:00-11:00
10:00-11:00
10:00-11:00
Fitness
Xpress
Fitness
Xpress
Fitness
Xpress
9:00-9:45
Vinyasa Yoga
11:00-12:00
CXWORX
1:00-1:30
Zumba
5:00-5:45
5:00-5:30 PM
Pace
Studio
Hatha Yoga
12:00-1:15
Body Pump
11:00-12:00
Body pump
10:00-11:00
9:00-9:45
9:00-9:45
Aqua
10:00-11:00
Hot Yoga
4:00-5:30
CVAC Club Insider
Membership News
April 2013
831-624-2737
Goodbye Deanna, We will miss you!
Dear Friends,
My feelings are quite ambivalent as I
write this; I'm anticipating a wonderful
journey ahead but I know I will miss so
much of what I have known and loved
over my years at CVAC! My identity is
so wrapped up in all things CVAC! I try
to "reign it in" when I'm "out and about"
in the Monterey Peninsula but I never
miss an opportunity to share why we are
the best!! As I reminisce about all of the
changes and happenings over these past
5 years (in addition to the 20+ years
of my membership prior to that), I am
overwhelmed by all of the wonderful
friendships I've formed as well as seeing
that develop within our membership
here at "the local's resort". The staff at CVAC is the best and the
day would not be complete without special acknowledgements to Audrey, Terri,
Judy, Donna, Cristin, Annie, Susan,
Mike, David and Antonio for making it
so easy for me to do my job well! I also
want to thank the McKays: Heidi and
Scot and their very terrific family. It's truly not all the amazing improvements, upgrades and additions though;
it's YOU, the members that make this
such an exceptional experience! Every
day I see kids that I've known here since
they were so young; they're becoming
talented tennis players, swimmers and
all around wonderful human beings.
Of course their parents have the most
to do with that but the CVAC community environment contributes to that as
well. Hardly a day has gone by where
I am not inspired by a member! Many
reasons, many stories; a favorite I'd like
to share with her permission is Lois
(possibly our most senior member). At
93 years young, she still comes to the
club 3 to 5 times a week; she recently
dropped the tennis portion of her membership. When I asked her why, she
assured me she hadn't stopped playing,
just preferred playing elsewhere as her
game had become a bit slow for the
CVAC courts. You go girl!!
We, I suppose I mean "you", are part
of a wonderful community. It's validating to receive all the great awards:
best athletic club, best spa, best new
business, from the readers of Monterey
County Weekly and the Pine Cone. Well
deserved but it's really about "YOU"
and the quality experience that a CVAC
membership offers that makes us the
best!
I know you will welcome Kristy Busch
as my successor so she too will experience the same pleasures I've enjoyed
working with you, our CVAC members! Thank you for a wonderful chapter in
my life!
Deanna
Welcome New Members
Please be sure to welcome
and introduce yourselves
to New Members who
have recently joined CVAC
including:
John & Tanya Duvall
Geoff VanLoucks
Bev Dekker-Davidson
Paige Hill
Cheryl & John Hill
Catherine & Jim Bell
Randy Berlin
Carol Imwalle
Ana Padilla-Yosco
Thomas Plinck
Ginger & Jim Andrasick
Denise Hunter
Kim Drinker
Gia Pisto
Rob Reade
John Hickey
Charles Johnson
Amanda Housel
Stephanie Radu
John & Lynn Archer
Deb Vieille
Tony & Jean Moure
Marianne Meeker
Frequent Visitor
Guest Passes
Please be sure to stop by
my office or call me if you
have visiting friends and
family members coming to town who would
enjoy the best Fitness,
Relaxation, Aquatic, and/
or Tennis options in the
Monterey Peninsula. Multi
use guest passes at a discounted rate are available
for purchase (10 visits for
$250) For more information call my direct line
620-7362.
Notes From The Kids Klub
Welcome to spring!
We hope that your days will be filled with
sunshine and good health.
Our first Kids Kamp will be held April 8-12
please call kids Klub for information and
reservations.
Monday – Friday
8 AM to 6 PM
Saturday 9 AM- 2 PM
with extended hours available
with 24-hour notice.
‘Parents Night Out’
Parents night out will be held Friday April 19th
from 5:30-8:30. Sign up now for reservations for
this popular event.
Cathy Eccles,
Childcare Director
Spring Hours
As the weather warms,the kids want to use the pool-keep
them safe- sign up for swim lessons with Erin
Call kids Klub @620-7364 Or call Erin @ 530-306-0162
Thank you
Have a great month
Cathy
April 19th, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Kids will enjoy activities,
snacks, and a movie while
mom and dad enjoy an
evening out. Please sign up in
the Kids Klub $10 per child
Reservations
831-624-2737 ex. 107
Book Swimming lessons
The Kids Klub would be
happy to arrange swimming
lessons with our instructors
& your little ones for your
convenience.
APRIL KIDS KLUB SCHEDULE
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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Spring is Here
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Stained Glass
Pictures
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Sun Catchers
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Stained Glass
Pictures
Stained Glass
Pictures
Bizzy Days
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Fingarprint
Bee’s
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Bee Treats
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Fingarprint
Bee’s
Bee Treats
Fingarprint
Bee’s
April Showers
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Raindrop Mobile
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Rain Bottles
Raindrop Mobile
Rain Bottles
Parents Night
Out
May Flowers
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Green House in
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Bouquet
Green House in
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HandPrint
Bouquet
Green House in
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CVAC Club Insider
Tennis
APRIL 2013
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NEW CLASSES, PROGRAMS & EVENTS
“As a life long member of
CVAC I have seen the club
go through many changes
over the years. I am looking
forward to bringing energy
and life to the CVAC tennis
program through clinics
and club activities. Please
make sure that you sign up
for our email list to make
Michael Zury
CVAC Tennis Pro /
sure you stay up to date
Adult Coordinator
with the goings on at the
club. I am excited about
our new inner club league and the growth of our
weekend open court play. I will be out there playing
on weekends as often as I can. I would also like to
hear from you about what you would like to see at
the club. You can post on the blog page to start a
chat with other members or send me an email with
input. Here’s looking forward to a great summer.
Here are some events that are planned:
• Cinco de Mayo Margarita Mixer
• Welcome to Summer Tennis Social (June 15th)
• July 4th Round Robin BBQ
• Men’s Round Up BBQ and Round Robin Mixer
(date TBD)
• Club Championships (Sept. 14-15)
• World Team Turkey Tournament (Nov. 16)
• Christmas Mixer (Dec. 14)
Along with the above events the summer will include evening events such as Taco Tuesday Round
Robin and ladies playdays. Please add me to the
information as Adult Tennis Director.
Please let me know what else I can help you with.
Michael Zury
CVAC Tennis Pro / Adult Coordinator
CVAC Club Insider
Cafe News
March 2013
831-624-2737
Recipe: Tangelos on Flatbread
Winter citrus is at the peak of season right now. One of my favorite citrus fruits is the Minneola tangelo. Tangelos
are a cross between a pumelo and a tangerine they are a beautiful balance of sweet, tart, bitter and are really juicy.
Try this flat bread idea on the grill or in the oven. Also try substitutions like spinach for arugula or goat cheese for
feta.
Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ea store bought flatbread (or try naan or pita)
2 ea Minneola tangelos*, peeled and segmented
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced in half
salt & pepper
1/3 cup baby arugula
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400° F.
In a small bowl, mix garlic and olive oil and brush on flatbread.
Sprinkle flatbread with orange segments, feta cheese, and olives. Season flatbread with salt and pepper.
Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and top with arugula.
Cut into pieces and serve immediately.
Kids Klub Kamp
Monday, April 8th – Friday, April 12th Daily 10 – 2 PM
This is our first kids kamp of the year and it includes a full day of activities like crafts, games
and a daily pool visit (weather depending) as well as a healthy lunch from AquaTerra. For ages
5 to 10. Please sign up for this kamp at least 24 hours prior to ensure we have room and a lunch
ordered. See our flyer for more details. Cost is $30 per day or $125 for the week.
CVAC
Salon
price list
Hair Cuts
includes Shampoo & blow dry
Men’s $35 & up
Woman’s $55 & up
Children(under 12) $25 & up
Color
Color touch-up $65 & up
Full Color $90 & up
Partial Highlights $80 & up
Full Highlights $120 & up
Corrective Color, price by consultation
Styles
Blow Outs $35 & up
Blow dry & Iron $35 & up
Formal Occasion $40 & up
Keratin Straightening Treatment $200
Make Up
Whether you are looking for formal,
everyday, evening or anything inbetween
$45 & up
By appointment only.
[email protected]
831-620-7373
27300 Rancho San Carlos Rd.
Carmel, Ca, 93923